Government & Politics

An iPhone on the social media tab
This episode of Gold Dome Debrief takes a look at social media discrimination, mental health in Georgia and the debates over CRT being taught in schools.
suicide prevention school counseling: Jacob Dreiling headshot - middle-aged balding man with brown beard in black t-shirt stands in front of wall covered with recycled wood pallets
Mental health counselor Jacob Dreiling says he has noticed more students having suicidal thoughts. Georgia state Rep. Mesha Mainor said she wants to mandate suicide screenings at the beginning of each academic year for all public school students ages 8 through 18.
First responders no mental health compensation: Wind shields on Atlanta police motorcycles parked closely in a row
Undergoing a “two year process,” a bill to compensate public safety officials’ standalone mental injuries will not pass this year.
white bald man speaking with glasses on in front of another man standing behind the podium.
A new Senate bill will limit access to abortion pills for women in Georgia, requiring in-person exams before a prescription.
Multiple colored masks hanging up on along a coat hanger.
Georgia senators passed SB 514, which would allow parents to opt their child out of school mask mandates through June of 2027.
A U.S District Judge has ruled Georgia's redrawn political maps will be used for the 2022 election cycle.
raised hands from crowd of concert with bright lights and smoke around the stage.
Unlicensed streaming platforms and misleading marketing are at the forefront of proposed legislation to give artists more rights.
Gun carry license form with black gun laying on top.
A Republican-backed Georgia bill, SB 319, would end the need for a carry license for handguns in public along with current background checks.
White man with short brown hair shaking hands with another man and smiling.
Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler annouces he will not seek a fourth term with four people already ready to fill his seat.
Kennesaw's public engagement meeting: Black man and white man stand presenting to seated audience
Kennesaw planning officials gathered opinions from residents during a public engagement meeting before updating the city’s comprehensive plan.
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